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TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 14, 2014 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes — October 7, 2014
Confirmation of committee appointments
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TEXAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 14, 2014 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognition
Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1 -2 /Consent Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
l , Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign documents to receive funding
through the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program
2. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Lease Agreement
with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas
COMMENTS
Councilmembers /City Manager comment on various matters
Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
As authorized by Section 551.087 of the Government Code, to discuss and deliberate
economic development negotiations regarding a business entity proposing a hotel and
water park development at Ford Park
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services
are requested to contact Mitchell Normand at 880 -3777 three days prior to the meeting.
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October 14, 2014
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign documents to receive funding through the
Department of Homeland Security Grant Program
BEAUMONT
T E X A S
City Council. Agenda Item
TO:
City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2014
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
documents to receive funding in the amount of $188,831
through the Department of Homeland Security Grant
Program.
BACKGROUND
The Homeland Security Grant Program consists of a number of grant programs, one of which is
the State Homeland Security Program. Beaumont was awarded $188,831 which is intended to
purchase sixty -two (62) portable radios with accessories such as cases, and chargers. The new
radios will be utilized in the Police Department. Any surplus radios will be assigned to other city
departments.
FUNDING SOURCE
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program. No local match is required.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
of p Texas Department of Public Safety
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a 2014 Sub - Recipient Award
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City of Beaumont
11. General Award Information IReference /Encumbrance No:
Date of Award: September 16, 2014 ( Prepared By: Lara, Pete H. I3. SAA Award Number: 14 -SR 7000 -01 I
4. Sub- Recipient Name and Address 1 5. Federal Grant Information
Federal Grant Title: Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
Mayor Becky Ames Federal Grant Award Number: EMW- 2014- SS .00029
City of Beaumont
P.O. Box 3827 Federal Granting Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security(DHS)
Beaumont, TX 77704 -3827 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Date Federal Grant Awarded to TxDPS: August 6, 2014
CFDA: 97.067
16. Award Amount and Grant Breakdowns
SHSP LETPA
$188,831.00
Grant Period:
From:
To
Sep 1, 2014
Jan 31, 2016
( rr-v SAA must receive all invoices by the end of grant period)
7. Statutory Authority for Grant: The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014, (Public Law 113 -76), and The
Homeland Security Act of 2002 as amended (Public Law 107 -296), (6 U.S.C. § 603).
8. Method of Payment. Primary method is reimbursement.
9. Debarment /Suspension Certification: The Sub - Recipient certifies that the sub - recipient and its contractors /vendors and principals
are not debarred,suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by any federal clepartment or agency
and do not have active Exclusions listed at https: / /www.sam.gov /portal /public /SAM/
10. Agency Approvals
Approving TxDPS Official: Signature of TxDPS Official:
Garry Jones
Deputy Assistant Director i
Texas Homeland Securityr,
State Administrative Agency
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Texas Department of Public Safety
11. Sub- Recipient Acceptance
I have read, understood and ag -ee to this Sub - Recipient Agreement consisting of this Award and the attached Terms and
Conditions
Print name and title of Authorized Sub - Recipient Official: Signature of Sub - Recipient Official:
Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) or I DUNS Number:
Federal Tax Identification Number:
Date Signed :
DUE DATE, October 31, 2014 Sic ned Award with Terms and conditions must be returned to SAA SRAG ,Tdps.texas.gov on or before the
due date.
2014 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Instructions:
The Sub - recipient shall.
1 Fill in the information and sign the Grant Sub - Recipient Award;
2 Certify they have read and understand these Terms and Conditions.
3 Certify to the statements provided in Exhibits A, B, C and D located at the back of this document by filling in contact
information and signing all exhibits, and
4. Return all documents via email to SAA— SRA @dps.texas.gov on or before the date provided in the transmittal letter and /or
in this Grant.
1. Grant Sub - recipient Aareemen
This Grant Sub - recipient Agreement (consisting of this 2014 Grant Sub - recipient Award and these Terms and Conditions) is made and
entered into by and between the Department of Public Safety / Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency, an agency of the
State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "DPS/THSSAA," and the funds recipient, hereinafter referred to as the "Sub- recipient" or
"Sub- grantee." Furthermore, DPS/THSSAA and the Sub - recipient are collectively hereinafter referred to as the "Parties." This Grant
Sub - recipient Agreement (SRA), or otherwise referred to herein as "this Grant" or "this Agreement ", is only an offer until Sub - recipient
returns the signed copy of this Grant on or before the date provided in the transmittal letter and /or in this Grant Sub- recipient Award.
The FY 2014 Homeland Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding plays an important role in the implementation of the National
Preparedness System (NPS) by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National
Preparedness Goal (NPG) of a secure and resilient Nation. HSGP funding shall be used for statutorily eligible costs related to the planning,
organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs that prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism
and other catastrophic events. This program provides an integrated mechanism that builds and sustains core capabilities to support the
Nation's Preparedness against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.
The FY 2014 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness
System (NPS) by supporting the development and sustainment of core capabilities. Core capabilities are essential for the execution of each
of the five mission areas outlined in the NGP. NSGP provides funding support statutorily eligible costs to include target hardening and other
physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack and located within one of the
specific Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)- eligible Urban Areas. While this funding is provided specifically to high -risk nonprofit
organizations, the program seeks to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader State and local preparedness efforts. It is also
designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community
representatives, as well as State and local government agencies.
Sub - recipient may not assign or transfer any interest in this Grant without the express, prior written consent of DPS /THSSAA. If
Sub - recipient issues subawards as part of this Grant project, Sub - recipient shall include and require its subawardees to comply with the
terms and conditions of this Grant.
The term 'Sub- recipient agreement funds" as used in this Grant means funds provided by DPS/THSSAA under the United States
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant programs (also referred to herein as
DHS /FEMA). The term "Sub- recipient's funds" or match funds as used in this Grant means funds provided by the Sub - recipient.
2. Overview and Performance Standards
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Federal � .,ran T�.I: - per_ .r .r .� ar and s_,rh 29 ?� PrA s in a t f _., hereIr Sub - recipient shall read, understand
and accept the FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement as binding.
A. Standard of Performance. Sub - recipient shall perform all activities and projects entered into the DPS/THSSAA web -based grants
management system which are approved by DPS/THSSAA. Any change to a project shall receive prior written approval by the appropriate
local, regional and state -level grant administrator(s). Sub - recipient shall perform all activities in accordance with all terms. provisions and
requirements set forth in this Grant, including but not limited to the following Exhibits:
1. Assurances — Non - Construction Programs, hereinafter referred to as "Exhibit A"
2. Assurances — Construction Programs, hereinafter referred to as "Exhibit B"
3. Certifications, hereinafter referred to as "Exhibit C"
4. State of Texas Assurances. hereinafter referred to as "Exhibit D"
B. Failure to Perform. In the event Sub - recipient fails to implement the project(s) entered and approved in the DPSrfHSSAA web -based
grants management system, or comply with any provision of this Grant, Sub - recipient shall be liable to DPS/THSSAA for an amount not to
exceed the award amount of this Grant and may be barred from applying for or receiving additional DHS /FEMA grant program funds or any
other grant program funds administered by DPS until repayment to DPS/THSSAA is made and any other compliance or audit finding is
satisfactorily resolved, in addition to any other remedy specified in this Grant. Failure to timely implement projects may reduce future
funding in additional DHS /FEMA and /or other grant programs administered by DPS.
3. Environmental Review
Sub - recipient shall assess its federally funded projects for potential impact to environmental resources and historic properties.
Sub- recipiei ?t shall submit a iy required screening form(s) as soon as possible and shall comply with deadlines established by
DPS /THSSAA, Timelines for the Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) review process will vary based upon the
complexity of the project and the potential for environmental or historical impact. Sub - recipient shall include sufficient review
tirne within its project mam.uiemert plan to comply with EHP requirements Initiation of any activity prior to completion of FEMA's
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RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the Mayor be and she is hereby authorized to receive funding in the amount of
$188,831 through the FY 2014 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State
Homeland Security Program (SHSP) forthe purchase of sixty -two (62) ruggedized portable
radios, with accessories, for use by the Police Department; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be and she is hereby authorized to
execute all documents necessary to accept grant funding through the FY 2014 Homeland
Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) for the
purchase of sixty -two (62) ruggedized portable radios, with accessories, for use by the
Police Department in the amount of $188,831.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
October, 2014.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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October 14, 2014
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Lease Agreement with the
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
BEAUMONT
T E X A S
City Council Agenda Item
TO:
City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2014
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to execute a new Lease Agreement with the Art Museum of
Southeast Texas.
BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont owns the land and building that is leased and utilized by the Art Museum of
Southeast Texas. The Art Museum has leased the property since 1986.
The City and Art Museum have agreed to a new 20 year lease that would commence on the 30'h
day of December, 2014. The Art Museum would continue to pay the City $1.00 per year for rent
in return for the building to be operated as an art museum. The new agreement also better defines
the maintenance responsibilities of both parties.
A. copy of the proposed agreement is attached for your review. An annual agreement for the
operation of an art museum is attached as Exhibit A. For FY 2015, the City will pay the Art
Museum $15,000 per month towards the operating expenses of the Museum. The City Council
approved the annual funding on September 30, 2014.
FUNDING SOURCE
Funds were budgeted in the General Fund and the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for the FY 2015
funding amount.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of resolution.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT-
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a twenty (20) year
Lease Agreement with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas for the lease of the land and
building utilized as an art museum at an annual rental fee of $1.00 commencing on
December 30, 2014. The Lease Agreement is substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 14th day of
October, 2014.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
STATE OF TEXAS
LEASE AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas,
and the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, a Texas non - profit corporation, entered into an
Lease Agreement on the 30th day of December 1986 wherein the City of Beaumont,
hereinafter referred to as "Landlord ", and the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, hereinafter
referred to as "Tenant ", agreed to a twenty (20) year lease on the land and building to be
used as an art museum; and,
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to amend such lease in its entirety to read
as follows:
WITNESSETH:
ARTICLE 1 - Description of Lease Premises
For and in consideration of payment by Tenant of the rental hereinafter reserved to
Landlord and the performance by Tenant of the covenants and agreements hereinafter
contained to be performed by Tenant, and in accordance with all of the provisions
hereinafter set forth, Landlord does hereby lease and let unto Tenant, and Tenant does
hereby take and lease from Landlord, the following described real property and premises
(the "leased premises ");
That certain land more fully described in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and
made a part hereof by this reference, hereinafter called the "Land ", and the
art museum building, parking facilities, landscaping, and other improvements
as may be constructed on the Land by Tenant, which improvements
are hereinafter called the "Building" or "Facilities."
EXHIBIT "A"
ARTICLE 2 - Term of Lease
The term of this lease shall be for twenty (20) years commencing on the 30th day
of December, 2014, and terminating at 11:59 p.m. on the 29th day of December, 2034, if
not sooner terminated as hereinafter provided.
ARTICLE 3 - Rental
Tenant shall pay to Landlord as rent hereunder the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00)
per year payable on the 30th day of December, 2014 and on the same day of each
calendar year of the term of this Lease commencing on the 30th day of December, 2014.
ARTICLE 4 - Use and Occupancy
4.1 Tenant shall use and occupy the leased premises as an art museum open
to the public, for the promotion of the arts and for related purposes. Tenant agrees to
operate the leased premises as an art museum during the full term of this Lease.
4.2 Tenant will comply with any and all laws, ordinances, rules, orders and
regulations of any governmental authority which are applicable to Tenant's operations in
and on the leased premises.
4.3 Nothing contained herein shall prevent Tenant from charging an admission
price for persons to visit the art museum located on the leased premises. City
Administration shall be allowed to use facilities when available at no charge for official City
of Beaumont business.
ARTICLE 5 - Alterations. Additions or Improvements
Tenant shall not, without first obtaining the written consent and approval of Landlord,
make any alterations, additions or improvements in, to or about the leased premises;
provided, however, that such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any work done
by Tenant in, to or about the leased premises shall be done in a good and workmanlike
manner and without impairing the structural integrity of the Building, and no liens shall
attach to the leased premises or to the Building of which same are a part. Similarly, during
the term of this Lease, City will not, make any alterations, additions or improvements in,
to or about the facilities without first giving notice to Tenant of Landlord's intent.
ARTICLE 6 - Activities Increasing Fire Insurance Rates
Tenant shall not do or suffer anything to be done in or about the leased premises
which will increase the rate for the fire insurance on the leased premises.
ARTICLE 7 - Assignment or Sublease
Tenant shall not, without first obtaining the written consent of City Manager of
Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, assign, mortgage, pledge or
encumber this Lease, in whole or in part, or sublet the leased premises or any part thereof.
This covenant shall be binding upon the Tenant and every person to whom Tenant's
interest under this Lease passes by operation of law. However, Tenant may rent a portion,
but not all, of the leased premises for periods not to exceed 72 hours without first obtaining
the written consent of the City Manager of Landlord.
ARTICLE 8 - Damage to Building
8.1 If the Facilities are damaged by fire or any other casualty, all insurance
proceeds for such casualties shall be paid to either Tenant or City, as their interest may
appear and as their loss may be allocated. Either City or Tenant may elect to terminate
this Lease under the terms hereof should a fire or other casualty loss result in damage to
the Facilities in excess of fifty percent (50 %) of the replacement cost of such Facilities
immediately prior to such casualty. Should either party elect such termination, then the
other party shall have the option for sixty (60) days after the date of such election to
terminate the Lease or to elect to rebuild the Facilities. Any rebuilding or reconstruction of
the Facilities shall restore such premises to substantially the same condition as existed
prior to such casualty loss. Should either party elect to rebuild, such insurance proceeds
as shall have been paid to both parties shall be deposited in a state or federal bank with
offices located in the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Such insurance proceeds
shall be held in escrow by such bank as a trust fund for the purpose of paying for the cost
of rebuilding and repairing the Facilities and the cost of making temporary repairs of doing
such work as may be necessary to protect the Facilities against further injury. Such
proceeds shall be disbursed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 8.2 hereof.
The bank shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation payable out of such fund. If
insurance proceeds held by the bank as provided in this paragraph shall exceed such
costs, such excess shall belong to and be paid over to the parties who deposited said
amounts in proportion to their interest in the account. If rebuilding of the Facilities is
undertaken by Tenant under this Article, the construction shall be made subject to the
approval of City.
8.2 Any monies paid out of the trust fund established under the terms of
paragraph 8.1 hereof shall be paid as the work progresses, upon the request of the party
performing the reconstruction, and against the certificates of the architect or engineer in
charge of such reconstruction showing that the amount stated in the particular certificate
has been paid or is due in respect to such work together with the names and addresses
of the person, if any, to whom such amounts are due. Payments hereunder shall be
subject to normal retainage applicable to construction contracts entered in by home -rule
cities in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
8.3 If the damage to the leased premises is less than fifty per cent (50 %) of the
replacement cost of the leased premises (exclusive of foundations and the Land)
immediately prior to such casualty, then Tenant shall promptly after such casualty
commence to repair the damage to the leased premises and restore same to substantially
the same condition as existed prior to such casualty. In such event Landlord shall pay to
Tenant the proceeds of the insurance paid to Landlord for such casualty loss.
8.4 Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if any casualty
occurs to the leased premises repair of which shall cost Twenty Thousand and No /100
Dollars ($20,000.00) in excess of the insurance proceeds available for such casualty or
which is not covered by insurance (either of such events being hereinafter called an
"uninsured loss "), Tenant shall have one hundred eight (180) days after the date of an
uninsured loss to elect by written notice to Landlord to either repair an uninsured loss or
to terminate this Lease. If Tenant elects to repair the uninsured loss, Tenant shall
commence to repair the uninsured loss promptly after the exercise of its election to repair
hereunder and shall restore the leased premises to substantially the same condition as
existed prior to the uninsured loss. If Tenant elects to terminate this Lease as set forth
above on such uninsured loss, then Landlord shall have the option for a period of sixty (60)
days after notice of such election to terminate by Tenant to elect to repair the uninsured
loss and to continue the lease in full force and effect. If Landlord elects to repair the
uninsured loss under the terms of this Paragraph, then Landlord shall promptly proceed
to make such repairs as are needed to restore such uninsured loss to the leased premises.
If the Tenant and Landlord elect not to repair as provided above, Landlord shall demolish
any remaining structures on the leased premises. Tenant upon such demolition shall pay
Landlord the cost thereof out of any insurance proceeds up to the full amount thereof. Any
cost in excess of the insurance proceeds shall be paid by Landlord.
8.5 Upon any termination of this Lease under any provisions of this Lease other
than on a default on the part of Tenant, Tenant shall be entitled to remove all of its
furniture, furnishings, and other property of Tenant located on the leased premises.
ARTICLE 9 - Insurance and Waivers of Subrogation
9.1 Subject to all limits, deductibles and limitations of its policies chosen by City,
City shall procure and maintain Texas multi -peril form hazard insurance coverage on the
Facilities in not less than the full insurable value thereof. Such insurance shall be obtained
in the name of City.
9.2 Tenant shall procure and maintain all insurance which it deems necessary for
its protection against loss of or damage to any of its property in or on the leased premises.
ARTICLE 10 - Eminent Domain
10.1 If the whole or any part of the leased premises shall be taken under the
power of eminent domain, this Lease shall terminate as to the part so taken on the date,
hereinafter called the "date of taking ", that Tenant is required to yield possession of the
whole or part of the leased premises so taken. The term date of taking shall also mean
and refer to the date of any other transfer of possession of any part or all the leased
premises to a condemning authority under power of eminent domain. On any taking of all
of the leased premises by power of eminent domain this Lease shall terminate on the date
of taking and the rent reserved herein shall abate. If less than all of the leased premises
shall be taken by power of eminent domain, then Tenant shall have one hundred eight
(180) days after the date of such taking to exercise an option to terminate this Lease or to
keep this Lease in full force and effect. Such option shall be exercised by written notice
to Landlord.
10.2 All compensation awarded for any taking of the leased premises under power
of eminent domain shall be the property of Landlord and Tenant hereby assigns its interest
therein to Landlord.
10.3 The term "eminent domain" as used herein shall include the exercise of any
similar governmental power and any purchases or other acquisition in lieu of
condemnation.
ARTICLE 11 - Landlord's Remedies on Default
If Tenant defaults in the payment of rent payable hereunder, or either party hereto
defaults in the performance of any of the other covenants or conditions hereof, such non
defaulting party may give the other party notice of such default; and if Tenant does not cure
any default covering the payment of Rent or other sums of money hereunder within thirty
(30) days, or other default within sixty (60) days, after the receipt of such notice (or if the
default is of such nature that it cannot be completely cured within such period of time, if
Tenant does not commence curing such default within such sixty [60] days and thereafter
proceeds with reasonable diligence to cure such default), then Landlord may terminate this
Lease by written notice to Tenant, or in the alternative Landlord may reenter and take
possession of the leased premises and remove all persons and property therefrom, without
being deemed guilty of any manner of trespass. If this Lease shall have been terminated
by Landlord, Landlord may at any time thereafter resume possession of the leased
premises by any lawful means and remove Tenant or other occupants and their belongings
and property therefrom.
ARTICLE 12 - No Waiver of Covenants or Conditions
The failure of either party to insist on strict performance of any covenant or-condition
thereof, or to exercise any option or election herein contained, shall not be construed as
a waiver of such covenant, condition, option or election in any other instance. This Lease
cannot be changed, amended or terminated orally.
ARTICLE 13 - Quiet Enioyment
Landlord covenants that if, and so long as, Tenant pays the rent herein reserved
and performs the covenants hereof, Tenant shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and
enjoy the leased premises for the term of this Lease, subject to each and all of the
covenants and provisions of this Lease.
ARTICLE 14 - Headings
The headings of the several Articles in this Lease are intended for convenience and
reference purposes only and shall not be taken into consideration in any construction or
interpretation of this Lease or any of its provisions.
ARTICLE 15 - Binding Effect
The provisions of this Lease shall apply to, bind, and inure to the benefit of the
Landlord and Tenant and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns; provided, however, that the inclusion of assigns in this sentence shall not be
construed to permit any assignment in violation of the covenants herein contained.
ARTICLE 16 - Construction
16.1 This Lease, and any and all amendments, modifications or other writings
pertaining thereto, shall be construed under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas.
16.2 In the event that any provision hereof, or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance, shall be adjudged invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Lease, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those
as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term
and provision of this Lease shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by
law.
16.3 In construing this Lease, masculine or feminine pronouns shall be substituted
for those neuter in form, and vice versa, and plural terms shall be substituted for singular
and singular for plural in any place in which the context so requires.
16.4 Any notice or demand required or permitted to be given by the terms of this
Lease shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given only if delivered
personally or sent by registered or certified United States mail, return receipt requested,
in a postpaid envelope properly addressed to the party entitled to receive such notice.
Notices shall be addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth above, or
to such other address as the parties may later designate by written notice given as
provided herein. Notice shall be to have been duly given, if delivered personally, upon the
delivery thereof, and if mailed, upon the earlier of (a) the actual receipt thereof, or (b) three
(3) business days after the mailing thereof, provided that such notices, if mailed, are
addressed and transmitted as herein required, with full postage prepaid.
ARTICLE 17 - Maintenance
During the term of this lease agreement Tenant shall be responsible for all
general upkeep of the Facilities. City will be responsible for the general structural
maintenance of the building, HVAC system operation including annual checks and
replacement of filters, roof and exterior windows. City will also be responsible for grass
cutting and trimming and permanent landscaping maintenance in accordance with the
City's regular schedule, inspection and maintenance of the fire sprinkler system and lawn
irrigation system as well. Tenant will be responsible for all utilities, including gas, electrical,
water and garbage collection costs, telephone and cable television or other communication
devices. Tenant will also be responsible for routine maintenance, routine plumbing,
janitorial service, replacement of luminaries and interior painting, as well as maintenance
and repair of the fire alarm system and security system. Tenant is also responsible for the
monitoring of these systems.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed (or caused to be
executed by their duly authorized officers or agents) this Lease, all as of the day and year
first above written.
CITY OF BEAUMONT ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
By: By:
AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ART MUSEUM
WHEREAS, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, a Texas non - profit corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "Museum ", and the City of Beaumont, a municipal corporation
of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "City ", agree as follows-
1 .
City hereby hires and engages Museum to operate an art museum open to the
public on the premises leased from the City and described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and made a part hereof for all purposes (herein "the premises "). Museum agrees to accept
such hiring and hereby agrees to operate such art museum.
2.
So long as Museum operates an art museum upon the premises City agrees to pay
museum the sum of Fifteen Thousand and no /100 dollars ($15,000) per month an
amount approved by the City Council each fiscal year commencing on the 1s' day of
October, 2014. Payments hereunder shall be subject to adjustment upon agreement of
Museum and City.
3.
City or Museum may terminate this Agreement for cause if either party defaults in
the performance of any covenant or condition of this Agreement. Prior to such termination
City or Museum must provide the other party with written notice of such default and if the
party does not cure the default within fifteen (15) days after the giving of notice the party
giving such notice may terminate the Agreement by written notice.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF City and Museum have executed or caused to be
executed by their authorized officers or agents this Agreement on the _ day of
2014.
CITY OF BEAUMONT ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
By: By: